This article presents preliminary research from an instructional design perspective on the design of the case method as an integral part of pedagogy and technology. Key features and benefits
using this teaching and learning strategy in a Virtual Teaching and Learning Environment
(VTLE) are identified, taking into account the requirements of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) for a competence-based curricula design. The implications of these findings for a
learning object approach exploring the possibilities of learning personalization, reusability and interoperability trough IMS LD, are also analyzed.